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Enomwoyi
Jan 26, 2022Aspirant
AC2300 nighthawk router flashing lights
My R7000P Nighthawk AC2300 router has started flashing lights in a weird sequence when plugged into the power. I've tried holding down the reset button for 30 seconds, I've tried different outlets. W...
Enomwoyi
Jan 26, 2022Aspirant
Thank you for the suggestion! I have ordered a 12v5a power supply to test out, which should arrive on Friday. I will update whether or not this solution works, then try the netgear unbrick github suggestion.
plemans
Jan 27, 2022Guru
Not sure if the power supply option will work. Was just something to try.
Usually people have one sitting around that matches voltage/polarity that they can try.
- EnomwoyiJan 27, 2022Aspirant
I downloaded the nmrpflash software and am able to open it, but whenever i type a command it instantly closes. the bottom of the command prompt says " press any key to exit". I'm not able to type any commands?
- EnomwoyiJan 27, 2022Aspirant
ok i figured out how to use the nmrp on command prompt but still had no success, sorry didnt know how to delete a post. will update if power supply works. Thank you
- michaelkenwardJan 27, 2022Guru
Enomwoyi wrote:
ok i figured out how to use the nmrp on command prompt but still had no success, sorry didnt know how to delete a post. will update if power supply works. Thank you
These power bricks are pretty generic. You may have something suitable lying around. That would be a quick test to see if that is the problem.